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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1934

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 4

The Corrimal miners worked on Tuesday, and again to-day. This will make seven days for the pay. South Bulli miners had a day off on…

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The Gold Question

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 3

THE movement of gold from one country to another at the present time indicates that gold is not now used solely by bankers in the course of their business, but by governments to command and alter the current of international trade, to control international prices…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 4

For the pay, Corrimal miners will draw seven days, and four shifts (Including to-day) were worked this week. South Bulll miners have…

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Stealing Coal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 8
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John Atkinson (74) charged with stealing 1/ worth of coal, the property of Excelsior Colliery and Coke Works, pleaded guilty…

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Mt. Pleasant Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 16

At the Warden's Court, Wollongong, on Tuesday, the mining Warden, Mr. A. N. Graham, granted an application by the liquidators of the…

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The Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 11

The District and Corrimal Lodge Officers will distribute relief pay in Tarrawanna Paddock this Sunday, March 25, commencing at 10 a.m…

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Helensburgh the Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 14

A conference was held on Monday between the manager and contractor and the Miners' District President (Mr. Lowden) and local lodge officers…

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Australia's Gold

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 7

With a total of 1,080,297 ozs, Australia, including New Guinea and Papua, last year had its best gold producing year since 1919, when 1,000,000 ozs were…

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Mining Valuations Matters in Dispute

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 7

With regard to the appeal of the North Illawarra Council against the apportionment of valuation of the colliery lands situated partly in that…

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Mines & Miners. the Position at Coalcliff

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 3

At a meeting of Coalcliff Miners' Lodge held at the mine on Monday morning, the men were addressed by Mr. W. Orr (General Secretary of the…

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Colliery Offences

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 5

South Clifton Tunnel Colliery proceeded against Thomas Smith, a deputy, for making a false report regarding gas while engaged in his duties…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 4

The Carrimal mine draws six days for the current pay, and South Bulli miners nine—five and four…

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Oil From Coal

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 8

Possibilities in the development of any oil from coal project in Australia were traversed by the Federal Minister for Development (Senator A. J…

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The World's Coal Resources

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 6

In available resources the American continent by far outstrips the rest of the world. Assuming that the present rate of output continues unchanged…

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Wonder Stone of the Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 3

The jewellery department of a big store in London was recently offering jade bead necklets for three guineas each, and at the same time had what…

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Old King Coal. What Does the Future Hold in Store?

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 6

A nation's coal supply to-day measures that nation's chances in the world struggle for industrial supremacy. Every brick in every house, every…

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Coal Cliff Mine

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 12

At a meeting of the Coalcliff miners' lodge held at the mine on Monday morning outstanding grievances were discussed after the General…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 9

The District Officers report: Coal Cutting Machines for Helensburgh Colliery As a result of the management of…

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Coalcliff Colliery

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 9

The employees of the above colliery resumed work on the 3rd, Tuesday last, and have asked for a conference to deal with a number of grievances that…

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